Game controller with removable magnetic button
US10994197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/22
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A game controller includes an electronic input sensor and a button-retention feature. The button-retention feature is configured to removably affix a selected button accessory to the game controller through a magnetic attraction between the button-retention feature and the selected button accessory. The selected button accessory is one of a plurality of differently configured button accessories removably affixable to the game controller. The selected button accessory is configured to translate a touch applied to the selected button accessory to an actuation of the electronic input sensor when the selected button accessory is affixed to the game controller.
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